National Anthem: If You Listen, The Words Alone Cannot Build A Nation, Our Actions will -Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi state, has stressed the importance of prioritizing actions over words in the quest to cultivate a robust national identity and patriotic spirit.

Reflecting on the national anthem, she pointed out its role in inspiring and nurturing unity and pride among citizens. She commended all those involved in crafting the anthem, noting that its creation was a collective effort rather than a unilateral decision.

Senator Natasha recommended not only reading and contemplating the anthem’s lyrics but also translating those sentiments into tangible actions within communities, underscoring that true nation-building hinges on the deeds of individuals and groups.

She urged individuals disheartened by potential changes in the anthem to concentrate on the underlying spirit and message of unity, patriotism, and collective endeavor.

According to The Sun, Senator Natasha said, “lf you listen to the words of the national anthem, I think they actually resonate more with the spirit of building patriotism.

And that does not mean that the Old National Anthem which tried to honour our heroes past and works of our youth into national building, that doesn’t mean that it’s not in any way good, but I would just say that it wasn’t a unilateral decision.

And neither was it just one arm of government that decided to deploy that. It was, I would say, a collective effort. And to those who are aggrieved, I would just say, read the words, the lyrics. The words alone cannot build a nationhood, but our actions will…..Discover More 

 

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